Citrix Systems (LTS:0HYR) ROCE %: 14.63% (As of Jun. 2022)

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What is Citrix Systems ROCE %?

Citrix Systems LTS:0HYR 4 ROCE % is 14.63% as of Jun. 2022. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HYR with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Citrix Systems's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was 14.63%.

Citrix Systems  (LTS:0HYR) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Citrix Systems ROCE % Related Terms

Citrix Systems ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citrix Systems's ROCE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Citrix Systems ROCE % Chart

Citrix Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
ROCE %
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Citrix Systems Quarterly Data
Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22
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Citrix Systems ROCE % Calculation

Citrix Systems's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2021 )  (A: Dec. 2020 )(A: Dec. 2021 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2021 )  (A: Dec. 2020 )(A: Dec. 2021 )
=258.94/( ( (4890.347 - 2152.427) + (6975.517 - 2354.071) )/ 2 )
=258.94/( (2737.92+4621.446)/ 2 )
=258.94/3679.683
=7.04 %

Citrix Systems's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2022 )  (Q: Mar. 2022 )(Q: Jun. 2022 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2022 )  (Q: Mar. 2022 )(Q: Jun. 2022 )
=681.652/( ( (6866.476 - 2254.312) + (7011.099 - 2307.273) )/ 2 )
=681.652/( ( 4612.164 + 4703.826 )/ 2 )
=681.652/4657.995
=14.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2022) EBIT data.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 14.63% mean?
Citrix Systems (LTS:0HYR) has a ROCE % of 14.63% as of Jun. 2022.
Is Citrix Systems' ROCE % too high?
Citrix Systems' current ROCE % is 14.63%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.58. Citrix Systems' value of 14.63% is 162.2% above this industry median. Overall, Citrix Systems has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citrix Systems' ROCE % compare to SSNC and BILL?
Citrix Systems' ROCE % of 14.63% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.58. Citrix Systems' value of 14.63% is 162.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.58, based on 2,725 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citrix Systems's current ROCE % of 14.63% is 162.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citrix Systems's current ROCE % is 14.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citrix Systems stock overvalued right now?
Citrix Systems (LTS:0HYR) has a current ROCE % of 14.63%. The current ROCE % is 14.63% and 162.2% above the Software industry median of 5.58. Citrix Systems' overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citrix Systems (LTS:0HYR), the current ROCE % is 14.63% as of Jun. 2022. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Citrix Systems Business Description

Address 851 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33309
Citrix Systems provides virtualization software, including Virtual Apps and Desktops for desktop virtualization and Citrix Virtual Apps for application virtualization. The company also provides Citrix Endpoint Management for mobile device management and Citrix ADC for application delivery and Citrix SDWAN for routing, security, and WAN monitoring.